May
07
Our Smithsonian: Lawyer by day, seamstress by night
Farleigh Earhart seamlessly makes the transition to our “new normal.” Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Lawyer by day, seamstress by night
May
05
Our Smithsonian: A salute to extraordinary courage
Jim Preston captured the dramatic moment when the USAF Thunderbirds and the USN Blue Angels performed a joint flyover in tribute to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: A salute to extraordinary courage
May
01
Our Smithsonian: Not just mailing it in
Being nostalgic about commuting may have seemed inconceivable a month ago, but it’s only one of the things Ren Cooper misses about work. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Not just mailing it in
Apr
30
Because of HerStory: Closing the online gender gap
More than 80% of Wikipedia editors are men. Does that influence the representation of women on the site? What do you think? Continue reading Because of HerStory: Closing the online gender gap
Apr
29
Our Smithsonian: Frustrated creativity finds an outlet in philanthropy
Leslie Poster introduces us to Laura McClure, who is using her skills as a mount maker to make a difference. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Frustrated creativity finds an outlet in philanthropy
Apr
27
Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer continues to garner accolades
The distinguished scientist is a leading light for women in STEM fields. Continue reading Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer continues to garner accolades
Apr
24
Our Smithsonian: Backyard archaeology
Rajshree Solanki is an archaeologist and Chief Registrar for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, currently working from home and trying to keep her six-year-old son, Relam, occupied. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Backyard archaeology
Apr
24
Volunteer Spotlight: Kwanzaa Nivens
Nikolas Wong introduces us to Kwanzaa Nivens, who brings empathy and compassion to visitors experiencing the powerful emotions some exhibitions evoke. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Kwanzaa Nivens
Apr
22
Fifty things we’ve learned about the Earth since the first Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, Americans pledged environmental action for the planet. Smithsonian magazine reports on what our scientists and we, the global community, have done since. Continue reading Fifty things we’ve learned about the Earth since the first Earth Day
Apr
21
COVID-19 Update: Science will determine decision-making
April 20: Weekly Update: Science will determine decision-making. Continue reading COVID-19 Update: Science will determine decision-making
